…Agricultural Sciences and Technology squad won the state team championship. Carlson, an Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary major from Elk Grove, now advances to compete at the national contest — the American Farm…
More on USDA Measures Against Huanglongbing
USDA has created a multi-agency emergency response to combat citrus disease. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Citrus Industry E-news: Crop Forecast; Freeze Protection
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes details on the latest citrus crop forecast and freeze protection advice. Want to learn more? Click here to…
Citrus Handlers Asked for 48-Hour Delay
…cost more than $32 million to the citrus industry, which was spent on protection methods like wind machines. The citrus industry is valued at $1.5 billion for the San Joaquin…
Reaction to EPA’s Livestock Antibiotic Limits
Reactions are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
California Delegation Water Letter to Obama, Brown
…of California have been exacerbated by government bureaucracy and environmental regulations that prevent water deliveries through the Delta. Congressman Valadao and Senator Fuller were joined by all the members of…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…a member of the “Smart” Water Application Technologies Executive Committee; an honorary member of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants; a Fellow with the California Council for Science and Technology;…
Citrus Industry E-news: Cold Protection; Freeze Reports
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes tips on cold protection, early reports on the California freeze and additional information for growers. Want to learn…
Almond Conference Underway
The Almond Conference is underway in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Today, growers will get updates in the areas of environmental and production research,…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…and turning on wind machines all to keep the temperature in the groves warmer by a just a few precious degrees. For the California Citrus Mutual’s weather page, click here….
Soil Health Workshops
…or download audio report. The free workshops are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. December 10 at U.C. Davis in the Plant and Environmental Sciences building, and 11:00 a.m. December 11 at…
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
…grown in California. Sabrina Hill speaks with President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne. Click to open or download audio report. The American Seed Trade Association’s…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…by farmers and ranchers are included this figure rises to at least $180 million. Additionally NRCS invested over $21.1 million in easement projects that preserve and restore California farmlands, wetlands,…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Biofuels Proposal
Farmers and others involved in the biofuels industry are analyzing and reacting to the latest biofuels proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
